Most people don't know that
the Brazilian market holds tremendous business opportunities since it is one of
the largest world market with over 175 million people. You might not believe it but
it's true: the yearly budget of the federal state of Sao Paulo OR Rio de
Janeiro is larger than any other Latin-American state (except Argentinia).
If you're sceptical, you're not alone. Eventually, almost everyone is, first
hand. There are so many different stories in the newspapers, business news,
unconscious images (Samba, Carneval, etc.) and prejuidices that it is hard to
say who is right. We believe all of them are right....because Brazil is just
too big, it's people too diverse that it would fit in just one pot.
Horizon of Opportunities
In recent years Brazil has
received record inflows of foreign investment. From annual averages of
around US$ 1.5 billion per year between 1980 and 1994, investment flows have
soared, to
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US$ 10 billion in 1996,
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US$ 19 billion in 1997,
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US$ 29 billion in 1998 and
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US$ 30 billion in 1999.
In 1999, foreign investment
flows into Brazil were greater even than those to China, and the country ranked
in first place among developing countries as a recipient of foreign direct
investment,with inflows exceeding 3% of GDP.
In 2000, foreign investment
inflow exceeded US$ 24.3 billion and in 2001 US$ 21.1 billion.
Main Blocks and Countries of
Origin
In 2001, Brazil's imported
from three main supply areas increased in relation to the previous year:
- European Union (up 5.4%)
- Asia (up 3.8%)
- Africa (up 14.4%)
Purchases from the United
States, the second-largest supplier of imports, remaind unchanged.
Imports from the European
Union, Brazil's principal supplier, were worth US$ 14.822 million. The main
suppliers: Germany, Italy, France UK, Spain, Sweden, Belgium.
click here to see "Import streams per economic bloc"
click here to see "Import per country"
click here to see "Import per Product-sector"
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